The final of the 2024 Panini Rising Stars was between Team Jalen (Rose) and Team Detlef (Schrempf). Team Jalen got into the final after beating Team Tamika (Catchings) in the semifinals, led by Bennedict Mathurin of the Indiana Pacers.
Meanwhile, Team Detlef produced an upset against Victor Wembanyama and Team Pau (Gasol). Here are the rosters for Team Jalen and Team Detlef:
Team Jalen
- Jalen Williams (OKC Thunder)
- Bennedict Mathurin (Indiana Pacers)
- Jeremy Sochan (San Antonio Spurs)
- Chet Holmgren (OKC Thunder)
- Walker Kessler (Utah Jazz)
- Dereck Lively II (Dallas Mavericks)
- Jordan Hawkins (New Orleans Pelicans)
- Shaedon Sharpe (Portland Trail Blazers)
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Team Detlef
- Mac McClung (Osceola Magic)
- Alondes Williams (Sioux Falls Skyforce)
- Izan Almansa (G League Ignite)
- Matas Buzelis (G League Ignite)
- Ron Holland (G League Ignite)
- Tyler Smith (G League Ignite)
- Oscar Tshiebwe (Indiana Mad Ants)
- Emoni Bates (Cleveland Charge)
Team Jalen beats Team Detlef to win 2024 Panini Rising Stars
It was a total team effort by Team Jalen as they took down Team Detlef, 26-13 to win the 2024 Panini Rising Stars.
Dereck Lively II led the way with six points, with Jalen Williams and Jordan Hawkins scoring five points apiece. Walker Kessler contributed four points and a great interior presence.
Bennedict Mathurin cooled down, as he finished with just four points after exploding for 18 points against Team Tamika in the semifinals. Jeremy Sochan was scoreless once again, while Chet Holmgren had two points, two rebounds and two assists.
Nevertheless, Mathurin's overall performance was enough for him to win the Rising Stars MVP in Indiana.
Meanwhile, Oscar Tshiebwe had a team-high eight points and two rebounds for Team Detlef. Alondes Williams added three points and Emoni Bates had two points. Those three were the only ones who scored in the final for Team Detlef.
It was a great effort by the NBA G League players. Nobody expected them to be in the final against the best rookies and sophomores. At least they will have the upset win over Victor Wembanyama and Team Pau Gasol.